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Fire fears as
appliances are
withdrawn
THE withdrawal from service of fire appliances from
two Dublin stations has compromised the safety of
both the public and firefighters, it was claimed last
week.
SIPTU Firefighter representatives have expressed
grave concern over the impact on the delivery of critical emergency services in the city after the two fire appliances, one of which was based at Dolphin’s Barn Fire
Station, were withdrawn.
“Our members have been extremely concerned to
learn that two fire appliances have been taken out of
service,” SIPTU Sector Organiser, Brendan O’Brien, said.
“One appliance was based in the North Strand Fire
Station while the other in Dolphin’s Barn Fire Station had
just provided the first response to a recent domestic fire,
which was widely reported in the media.”
Five fire engines and five ambulances from stations at
Dolphin’s Barn as well as Tara Street attended the scene
of a major emergency rescue operation following a large
domestic fire at a flat complex in Inchicore recently.
“This ongoing depletion of fire appliance cover is due
to a failure by management to maintain minimum safety
critical manning levels,” Mr O’Brien claimed.
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“This approach runs directly counter to our campaign
to maintain and expand manning levels.”
He added: “This unacceptable situation needs to be urgently addressed by providing the necessary resources to
ensure Dublin Fire Brigade can maintain its safety critical
emergency service.
“The failure by management to provide minimum safety critical manning levels compromises the safety of both
the public and our firefighter members.”
Mr O’Brien has called on Dublin City Council to immediately bring forward proposals to “address this serious
issue”.
A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that on a
number of occasions desired operational crewing levels
may not be achieved, mainly as a result of leave, training
and staff absences.
“A longstanding arrangement to supplement these vacancies via non compulsory overtime exists,” the spokesperson said.
“However, occasionally full crewing levels may not
be achieved because of non-availability of personnel on
overtime.”

One of Ireland’s
oldest schools wins
its fifth Green Flag
THE King’s Hospital School
in Palmerstown is celebrating this week after
winning their fifth Green
Flag.
To mark the achievement,
the Mayor of South Dublin
County Council, Paul Gogarty, attended a ceremony
at the school where the flag
was raised.
Speaking at the event,
Mayor Gogarty said: “This
school is one of Ireland’s
oldest and perhaps nothing
marks the transient nature
of our time than to think of
all the students who have

passed through their school
grounds over centuries.
“Putting that in the context of our environment we
realise that we are guardians
who have a duty of care.
“That is certainly happening here through the Green
Flag programme and it is
happening across Dublin and
across Ireland.”
The flag was awarded to
the King’s Hospital School
for its work under the theme
of ‘bio-diversity’.
Teacher Ciaran O’Connor
said: “The King's Hospital
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▪▪ Mayor of South Dublin County Council Paul Gogarty with Kings Hospital students
and environment committee members Tanesha Yimga and Jade Arundell with their
fifth green flag. PHOTO: DARREN KINSELLA

munity effort at environmental stewardship.
“Today was a reward for
all the hard work and effort
of the committee over the
last two years.
“It was indeed apt that the
sun shone as we raised our
biodiversity flag.”
The King’s Hospital School
is a key part of the local
landscape in the Liffey Valley area.
The students and staff
are extremely proud of their
beautiful location.”
Mr O’Connor added: “The
school has a very active
environmental committee
dedicated to ensuring that
the school grounds are preserved and enhanced.
“The school campus is a
sanctuary on the edge of the
city and is an integral part
of the Liffey valley environment.”
Green Schools (known
internationally
as
EcoSchools), is a wide-ranging
environmental management
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 4 OCT 2017

How Dublin would look if
hit by war or natural disaster
HAVE you ever wondered
how Dublin would look and
cope if it was hit by a major
natural disaster, had to endure open warfare or deal
with a refugee crisis?
All too often, it is easy
for us to become detached
from the reality of situations
in other parts of the world.
Many countries that have
been devastated by war or
natural disasters now bear
little resemblance to what
they were like in the past.
Using digital animation,
Oxfam Ireland has created
lifelike representations of
what some of Dublin’s most
familiar city scenes and
prominent landmarks would
look like if they were hit by
a devastating typhoon or the
ravages of war.
The video, which is available to view on YouTube
(https://youtu.be/8fRXWmZ-luc), is a shocking reminder of what our capital
city might look like under
some extreme circumstanc-

▪▪ How Dublin Airport might look in the wake of a mortar attack.
es.
A similar campaign was
devised by the GOAL charity
a number of years ago when
it used an image of a stricken
O’Connell Street in the aftermath of a natural disaster to
raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis caused by
the earthquake in Nepal.
Among the places portrayed in Oxfam’s hard-hit-

ting video are Dublin Airport, St Stephen’s Green and
the National Maternity Hospital at Holles Street.
In the clip, St Stephen’s
Green becomes a makeshift
refugee camp.
Dublin Airport is depicted
in the aftermath of a mortar
shelling.
And the video shows what
the National Maternity Hos-

▪▪ Holles Street Hospital is shown in the aftermath of a tornado.

pital at Holles Street would
look like if hit by a tornado.
Commenting on the images, Oxfam CEO Jim Clarken
said: “This year has been one
of unprecedented disasters.
From drought to famine,
hurricanes to war, the global
news cycle has been dominated by heart-breaking stories of people caught up in
unimaginable situations.

“However,
sometimes
these disasters can seem
distant and their magnitude
difficult to comprehend. By
depicting familiar Irish locations and imaging how they
would look if famine, war
or a natural disaster struck
here, we hope to give people
a greater perspective and
appreciation of what millions of people around the

world are facing today.”
He added: “When emergency strikes, we’re there,
assessing the damage and
providing what’s needed
most.
“Whether it’s clean water
and toilets to prevent the
spread of deadly diseases
or other essentials like food,
shelter or information, we
make sure people hit by di-

saster are safe, protected
and have dignity.
“We couldn’t do this without the public and we need
their now more than ever.
Let’s bring hope to even
more people.”

You can support Oxfam
Ireland’s emergency response work at www.oxfamireland.org

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First phase of
Charlemont
Street scheme
completed
THE completion of the first
phase of the Charlemont
Street Regeneration Project was marked with a
topping-off ceremony last
week.
The regeneration project,
which will see the delivery
of 79 high-quality social
housing units and a range of
community amenities, has
been progressed through
a partnership between McGarrell Reilly and Dublin City
Council.
Last week, Minister for
Housing, Planning and Local
Government, Eoghan Murphy, who has been under fire
recently over the city’s housing crisis, unveiled phase
one of the project that will

eventually see a range of
community facilities built on
the Dublin 2 site.
These will include a large
community centre featuring
a sports hall with indoor
five-a-side pitch and changing rooms and stage facilities, as well as office space
with a kitchen area and reception area.
The complex will also feature a private courtyard and
play area for residents.
All remaining residents of
Tom Kelly Road flats, some
of whom have lived there
since they opened in 1969,
will move to new and upgraded homes.
Work on the project has
been proceeding ahead of
schedule, and the 79 units

being delivered now will be
ready for occupation in the
coming weeks.
Minister Murphy said it
was a very welcome milestone in the regeneration of
the Charlemont Street area.
“This will deliver 79
much-needed homes along
with vital community amenities for residents,” he said.
“This Government is determined that the State
will fund more direct-build
schemes.
“We have ring-fenced over
€5bn between 2016 and 2021
to increase the total number
of social houses in the State
by a third over that five-year
period.”
The minister added: “We
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▪▪ Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government, Eoghan Murphy with Sean
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ments on site which are delivering 2,400 social homes,
and there are over 10,000
new homes in the programme to be delivered over
the next few years.”
Sean Reilly, Executive
Chairman of McGarrell Reilly, said they were delighted
to be involved in the project.
“From the outset, we have

worked closely with Dublin
City Council to understand
the requirements of the
community,” Mr Reilly said.
“McGarrell Reilly is proud
to have brought our experience and professionalism to
bear in the delivery of this
project.
“We are looking forward
to the next phase when we

will continue the regeneration and transformation
of these underutilised five
acres in the heart of the
city.”
This next phase will see
the development by of 184
private residential units,
bringing to 263 the total
number of homes in the
complex.

Following on from the
success of their booked-out
event last year, the service
is running another series of
free, dynamic events and
seminars from October 9 to
13.
This year’s event will kick
off with a Jobs Fair in the
Dundrum Town Centre where
a range of employers will be
exhibiting their current job
vacancies.
The rest of the week will
include informative and lively CV Bootcamps, seminars
and insightful talks by the
National Learning Network.
There will also be information sessions from the Education and Training Board
on training and apprenticeship opportunities.
Booking is required for
most of the events. Tel the
office on 1800200501.

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Alcohol bill using a sledgehammer to crack a nut
OPINION

case of using a sledgehammer to crack
a nut.
There is something of the nanny state
at play when we hear talk of clamping
down on barbers offering beer to their
customers or our favourite Christmas ads
falling prey to tough new regulations.
The relationship between the drinks
industry and sporting organisations is a
trickier one.
On one hand, it can be argued the
prominent branding of alcohol at major
sporting events is setting a bad example
for young people in attendance. The
counter argument is that sponsorship
Comment: Tony McCullagh
from drinks companies helps financially
sustain local clubs and, in doing so,
T’S fair to say that Ireland had a
provides amenities and diversionary
bit of a reputation for the demon
drink long before you could pick up activities for our youth.
Young people who are passionate
a bottle of wine at your local petrol
about sport recognise the importance of
station or enjoy a glass of bubbly
a healthy lifestyle and are educated by
while you treated yourself to a wash
their coaches about the negative impact
and blow dry at the salon.
of alcohol on their performance.
In terms of a healthy lifestyle, our
That’s why I’ve mixed feelings about
new Taoiseach is a positive role model
some of the measures contained in the
for clean living and is more likely to be
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, which is
photographed doing a triathlon than
currently winging its way through the
legislative process and, all going to plan, posing with a pint in his hand (certain
former Taoisigh come to mind!).
could become law by the end of 2017.
Based on his media profile, I’ve no idea
I’ve no doubt that the bill is
whether or not Leo likes the occasional
well-intentioned on the part of the
pint – and fair play to him if he does – but
Government, even if it appears to be a

I

▪ The Government is seeking to de-normalise the purchase of alcohol. PHOTO: BIGSTOCK
he seems to drink a lot of bottled water.
While it might seem tokenistic, the
Government should lead by example
and start by removing the availability
of alcohol in our national parliament.
Do our hardworking TDs, ministers and
senators need the distraction of two bars
in the Dáil, taking their focus off the job
of actually running the country?

Forget about unpaid bar tabs, late
night drinking and even the ‘Lapgate’
scandal (Google it!). It just seems wholly
inappropriate that our legislators can
consume alcohol in their workplace
while at the same time seeking to blame
supermarket owners and hairdressers for
the ills of the nation.
Alcohol abuse has caused devastation

for generations of Irish families and it
is only right and proper that the State
looks at solutions to contain what is a
significant public health and societal
problem.
But in targeting the low-hanging
fruit, the Government runs the risk
of overshadowing the many positive
measures contained in the bill.

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Killiney Dental's Grand Design
Nestled along a row of houses on Churchview Road, sits Killiney
Dental Practice. From your seat in reception, you can see the wide
expanse of Kilbogget Park and the scalloped ridges of the Dublin
Mountains. This portrait of green, captured like a landscape
photograph, can play tricks on you as you wait. For a moment,
you may even allow yourself to forget you are attending the
dentists.
The surgery is co-owned by dentists, Gerald O’Connor and
Rosemarie Maguire. Gerald, who is originally from Blarney, met
Lisnaskea native Rosemarie when they were both working in the
UK. In 2012, when they were holidaying in Ireland with their two
young children, Tilly and Jack, they stayed in Enniskerry and
instantly fell in love with the area.
The surgery in Killiney came up for sale soon after. The previous
owner, Dr Greg Smyth, who had been practicing dentistry from
the location since the 1980’s, was due to retire, and a deal was
struck. The whole planning and refurbishing of the practice took
two and a half years, a lot longer than both of them had ever
imagined. Despite the delays in planning, however, the result has
certainly been worth it.
The practice itself has been very tastefully designed. The green
and grey tones create a calming and modern touch, and the
downstairs reception area is strikingly bright. Outside the signage
announces itself in a quiet and understated way. To the eye, the
designers did a wonderful job in retaining the fabric of the
original building while increasing the usability of the site.
As parents of three young children themselves, family was always
at the forefront of Gerald and Rosemarie’s plans. There is now
ramped buggy access, changing facilities and early morning
opening times, and the reception area teems with arts and crafts
to keep the little ones entertained.
For the technophile grown-ups amongst us, the dental equipment
itself is noteworthy. Housed entirely on the ground floor, there
are two state of the art dental surgeries, with digital 3D CT
technology, low dose X-rays, intraoral cameras, and very
informative website with an online booking option.
Treatment wise, the services provided at the clinic are broad and
comprehensive. From general and cosmetic dentistry to root
canal, braces, veneers and teeth whitening, they aim to do it all
from here with a mix of visiting specialists and in-house dentists.

Their focus from the start was to create a one-stop shop, ‘a
dental hub’, providing every facet of dentistry from one single
location. As an ethos, it is quite unique, as recruiting
sufficiently trained and experienced staff to fulfil this brief must
be no easy feat.
According to Gerald and Rosemarie, creating a single site from
where all treatments are undertaken was essential to ensure
continuity of patient care. It is an admirable goal, and one they
will not be swayed from.
Well, if family and comprehensive dental care are their focus,
then judging by their clinic and enthusiasm, they are well on
track to succeed.
Killiney Dental opened its doors on October the 2nd. They are
currently accepting patients and can be contacted via the
details bellow.
112 Churchview Road, Killiney, Co. Dublin.
(01) 2859067
info@killineydental.com
www.killineydental.com

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Drimnagh project to be
rolled out across the city
A PILOT health project that
was launched in Drimnagh
has proved to be so successful it is to be rolled out
across the city.

▪▪ The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Micheál mac Donncha, is pictured with children
from Our Lady of Good Council School Mourne Road, Killian Carroll, Katie Hartigan,
Chelsea Boyne and Holly Burke, Katie Dunne and Tadgh Byrne at the launch of Hike
It, Bike It, Like It.

Last week, the Lord Mayor
of Dublin, Cllr Mícheál Mac
Donncha, and Owen Keegan,
Chief Executive of Dublin
City Council, announced the
expansion of the cycling and
walking initiative ‘Hike It,
Bike It, Like It’ at Civic Offices as part of European Mobility Week 2017.
The extension of this initiative city-wide is on foot
of the success of a smarter
travel pilot project in Drimnagh where Dublin City
Council engaged with the
local community and schools
to promote active mobility in
the area.
It was found that the
project brought measurable
positive change to how people travel in the Southside
suburb.
As part of the initiative,
the Hike It, Bike It, Like It
brand was created by primary school children in the

area.
“Drimnagh has set an example for other communities across the city,” the Lord
mayor said.
“Hike It Bike It Like It
demonstrates how much can
be achieved when Dublin
City Council and local communities collaborate and
work together in partnership
towards agreed goals.
“It also demonstrates the
positive change that can be
brought about when there is
real commitment and investment of time, energy and
creativity.
“Dublin City Council wants
to build on the success of the
Drimnagh project. We want
to spread this approach
across the city.”
Hike It, Bike It, Like It now
forms an umbrella brand
that will be used by the
council to roll out this initiative to increase walking and
cycling throughout the city.
Funding has been committed to support cycle training
for fifth and sixth class primary school children citywide.

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White Flag is
raised for new
race weekend
IRELAND’S newest jumps
racing event - The Dublin
Racing Festival - was officially unveiled last week.
This inaugural National
Hunt weekend places two
iconic races - The BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle
and The Unibet Irish Gold
Cup - together with a top
quality suite of supporting
races back-to-back on Saturday, February 3 and Sunday
4 at Leopardstown.
The launch in Dublin’s
iconic landmark the Guinness Storehouse was attended by well-known faces from
the racing world.
Holding court at the event
was the Champion National
Hunt trainer Willie Mullins,
who was joined by Tony Martin, Arthur Moore and jockey
Ruby Walsh.
The weekend was created
by consolidating Leopardstown's three stand-alone
meetings in late January
and February into a two-day
event and adding additional
races to make a full house of
championship races.
Comprising seven Grade
One and three Grade Two
races, along with new and
existing valuable handicaps
with the minimum race prize
value of €75,000, this will be
two days of continuous quality racing action.
Total prize money over the
15 races across the weekend
amounts to €1.5 million.
One exciting addition to
the racing programme for

the weekend is the introduction of the Coral Dublin
Chase, a Grade 2 two-mile
one furlong contest on Day
One of the festival.
The short distance chase
in National Hunt racing has
always provided a thrilling
spectacle, which has been
the specialty in recent years
of equine greats such as
Douvan, Sprinter Sacre, Sizing Europe & Moscow Flyer.
Pat Keogh, CEO, Leopardstown Racecourse, said they
were very excited about the
potential of this festival.
“We are also excited for
the racing fan, who will get
to see some of the biggest
national hunt races of the
year in one weekend,” he
said.
“The entertainment will
include cultural elements
that make Dublin one of the
fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe.
“This is a unique sport
with beauty and drama in
abundance and we want to
bring this sport to as wide an
audience as possible, whether they be ardent racing fans
or new to the sport.
“The UK audience is also
a key target as we provide
them with an experience
that showcases the very best
that Dublin has to offer in a
top class racing festival.”
HRI Chief Executive, Brian Kavanagh, CEO, added:
“From a scheduling perspective, the Dublin Racing
Festival fits nicely between
Christmas and Cheltenham.”

New Liberties music
programme sounds great
Neil Fetherstonhaugh
A UNIQUE, ground-breaking afterschool music
programme for teens in
the Liberties has been unveiled for the first time.
The Digital Hub and BIMM
Institute Dublin are collaborating on the pilot project
for 13-to-17-year olds living
within and around the Dublin 8 area.
‘The Liber8 Music Project’

will bring on board some of
Dublin’s most renowned musicians as tutors to the students.
They will include Kieran
McGuinness, lead singer and
guitarist from Delorentos,
Louise McNamara, vocalist and guitarist in the twin
sister duo group Heathers
and James Byrne, drummer
for Mercury-nominated and
Choice-prize-winning band,
Villagers.
The Liber8 Music Proj-

ect has been designed to
offer young people, who
may have limited exposure
to music and digital media,
an opportunity to immerse
themselves in a creative
environment, while being
introduced to some of the
21st century skills necessary
to support their future careers.
The pilot programme will
run during the 2017/2018 academic year with two classes
of 20 young people attend-

▪ Louise McNamara, vocalist and guitarist from Heathers, Fiach Mac Conghail, CEO
at The Digital Hub, music student Eva (13) and Kieran McGuinness, lead singer and
guitarist from the band Delorentos.

ing the 10-week programme.
The classes will be held
twice a week at The Digital
Hub and BIMM Institute Dublin with the first group starting in October 2017.
The Liber8 Music Project
is free to attend for successful applicants.
Fiach Mac Conghail, Chief
Executive Officer at The
Digital Hub, said: “We are
excited to launch this new
learning initiative with one
of our local partners, BIMM
Institute Dublin.
“Our community is located in one of Dublin City’s
most vibrant districts. Now
its young residents will have
a wonderful opportunity to
unleash their creativity and
learn new music and digital
media skills in a fun environment.”
Course content for The
Liber8 Music Project has
been specifically developed
by music education experts
and practitioners within
BIMM Institute Dublin.
Over the course of 10
weeks, young people will

▪ Budding singer Eva (13) is pictured at the launch of The Liber8 Music Project with
Fiach Mac Conghail, (left) CEO at The Digital Hub and Kieran McGuinness of BIMM
Institute Dublin and lead singer and guitarist from the band Delorentos.
complete three modules.
The ‘Music Styles’ module
will invite participants to go
on a journey through various
styles of music, what they
sound like and what they
mean.
In the ‘Introduction to
Performance
Techniques’
module, the young people
will learn to use the guitar,
bass, drums or vocals, culminating with a live performance at the end of the programme.
Finally, in the ‘An Intro-

duction to Recording and
Sound Design’ module, participants will explore the use
of technology to make the
music they love.
College Principal at BIMM
Institute, Alan Cullivan, added: “We are aiming to play
a part in exposing students
from Dublin 8 to life at a
third level college with the
aim of reinforcing the idea
that attending college is an
attractive option, as well as
a realistic goal.
“With an established

presence in the heart of the
Liberties on Francis Street
and The Coombe since 2011,
BIMM Institute Dublin is actively supporting and adding
to the development of the local community by establishing this exciting new project
in collaboration with the
team at The Digital Hub.”
The Liber8 Music Project
will be rolled out as part of
The Digital Hub’s expanding
range of community learning
initiatives with the Liberties
area of Dublin 8.

History of Dublin’s lost
abbey to be revealed
THE fascinating history of
one of Dublin’s major medieval abbeys is set to be
revealed with a two-day
celebration.
Starting on Friday, October 13, students from several
Dublin 8 schools and the Solas Project will participate in
a medieval pageant through
the streets of the Liberties
as they bring the former Abbey of St Thomas the Martyr
to life.
Dressed in medieval
garb and carrying banners
symbolising the theme of
St Thomas the Martyr, the
parade will be led by two
knights on horseback in full
medieval costume and armour.
Accompanied by music
from the 12th century, the
children will then parade
their way to St Catherine’s
Church, Meath Street, where
various banners will be on
display.
Medieval chants and music will be performed to

celebrate the history of the
Abbey
The Abbey of St Thomas
the Martyr was originally
founded in 1177 on the orders of King Henry II as compensation for the death of
Thomas Becket.
It was originally located
just outside the medieval
walls of Dublin.
The abbey went on to play
a pivotal role in the religious
and political affairs of the
city until its eventual dissolution in 1539.
While no trace of the abbey remains above ground
today, it had a lasting impact on the city of Dublin
and lends its name to modern-day Thomas Street.
Dublin City Council’s South
Central Office and the Dublin
City Archaeologist have been
unravelling the mysteries of
the abbey to raise awareness
of this important medieval
ecclesiastical foundation.
All the art work and banners created by the young
people for the pageant will

also be on display on Saturday, October 14 during the
day-long conference on the
history of the abbey.
Taking place from 9.30am
to 5pm in St Catherine’s
Church, Thomas Street,
the conference will explore
the archaeological finds at
Thomas Street, which led to
the wider discovery of the
abbey.
There will also be a focus
on the abbey’s relationship
with the city of Dublin and
the fact that the Abbey was
responsible for the maintenance of the watercourse of
the city.
Other topics up for discussion will include everyday
life in medieval Dublin and
the wider importance of the
Abbey outside of Ireland.
The conference is free and
open to the public, but advance booking is required.
Further information and
registration is available on
the website www.eventbrite.
ie.
Speaking before the var-

Council
awarded
funding
for arts
THE Arts Council has
awarded €63,628 to Dun
Laoghaire Rathdown County Council to develop a creative art project in Ballyogan called ‘Exit 15’.

▪ An artist’s impression of what the abbey used to look like.
ious events get underway,
Bruce Phillips, Area Manager for Dublin City Council’s South Central Area,
explained how the Abbey of
St Thomas the Martyr was
one of the most important
ecclesiastical foundations in
medieval Ireland.
“It had a major influence

on Dublin, and in particular
on The Liberties area,” he
said.
“The existence of the abbey and its fascinating history has only recently been
discovered.
“There is no visible trace
of the abbey left, so this
month we’re hoping to bring

the sights and sounds of
the Abbey to life and raise
awareness among Dublin locals and the wider public of
the untold history that’s on
their doorstep.”
Further information on
the events and the abbey
itself can be found on the
Facebook page.

The council confirmed
the award as part of their
‘Invitation to Collaboration’
scheme for local authorities, which aims to promote
greater access to and engagement with the arts.
The award will include
an 18-month artistic programme that will be led by
the needs and interests of
the community.
It is envisaged that Exit 15
will not only transform the
public space of Ballyogan
but help leave behind a sustainable cultural life.
Other partners in the project include Voluntary Arts
Ireland and Create who will
support both the artist and
the community as they embark on their journeys as
part of Exit 15.

Wild Beasts to play Dublin
as part of their farewell tour
WILD Beasts have announced a series of gigs
that will prove to be their
last after their recently
announced split.
The band is also unveiling
a new EP as well as playing
three farewell shows after
revealing their plans recently to call it a day.
The ‘Punk Drunk & Trembling’ EP arrives on October
20 via Domino. All three
songs on the EP were recorded during sessions for
last year’s ‘Boy King’.
Meanwhile, the final Wild
Beasts shows will take place
from February 15-17 at Dublin’s Olympia, Manchester’s
Albert Hall, and the London
Eventim Apollo, respectively.
“The four of us have de-

SANDYMOUNT

cided, for our own reasons
and in our own ways, that
it is now time to leave this
orbit,” the band wrote in a
statement.
“We’re caretakers to
something precious and
don’t want to have it diminish as we move forward in
our lives.
“Wild Beasts are coming
to an end,” they added. “Our
hearts and minds have been
devoted to the band since
we were teenagers.
“We've created something
quite of our own and built a
body of work which we stand
by as heartfelt and true.
“Thank you for your love
and energy and for helping
us make it what it is.
“We consider ourselves
remarkably fortunate to
have lived out this dream.

But before we go, we'd like
to celebrate with you.”
As part of the celebrations, the band will play
their final ever live dates
early next year.
You will be able to come
along and wish them luck
when they take the stage
on February 15 in Dublin’s
Olympia.
Tickets are available for
pre-sale via the band’s website and on general sale.
Despite the break-up, the
record producers Domino
said they were nonetheless
proud to announce the release of the ‘Punk Drunk &
Trembling’ EP.
An uncovered gem from
the band’s Boy King recording sessions, its eponymous
lead track is available digitally.

The EP also features the All My Dreams’, which were the deluxe vinyl version of
tracks ‘Maze’ and ‘Last Night previously only available on ‘Boy King’.
In the band’s statement
released recently they explained: “The track list on

PLANNING NOTICE
PLANNING DUBLIN

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
I, Louise Kearney, intend to apply for Permission for
development at 11 Hampton Park, St. Helen’s Wood,
Booterstown, Co. Dublin. The development will consist
of a part two storey, part single story extension at the
side of the house with roof lights at roof level and a
ground floor bay window at the front of the house and
all associated site works. The planning application
may be inspected or purchased for a fee not
exceeding a reasonable cost of making a copy, at the
offices of the Planning Authority, Marine Road, Dun
Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours
of Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 4:00pm. A
submission or observation in relation to the application
may be made in writing to the Panning Authority, on
payment of a fee of €20 within 5 weeks of receipt of
the application by the Panning Authority and such
submissions or observations will be considered by the
Planning Authority in making a decision on the
application. The Planning Authority may grant
permission subject to or without conditions or may
refuse to grant permission.

the ‘Punk Drunk & Trembling’ EP includes the tracks
‘Punk Drunk And Trembling’,
‘Maze’ and ‘Last Night All My
Dreams’.

PLANNING NOTICE
PLANNING DUBLIN
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
We the National Rehabilitation Hospital intend to
apply for (1) Permission and (2) Retention for
development at the N.R.H., Rochestown Avenue, Dun
Laoghaire, Co Dublin. The development for which
permission is sought will consist of a 6m2 temporary
security office extension to the front of the main
hospital block. The development for which retention
is sought comprises re-location of an existing 63
sq.m. single storey system office building to a site at
the rear of the hospital. The planning application may
be inspected or purchased at the offices of the
Planning Authority, County Hall, Dun Laoghaire, Co
Dublin. During it’s public opening hours at a fee not
exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy. A
submission or observation may be made to the
planning authority on payment of a fee of €20.00
within five weeks from the date the application is
received by the planning authority.

13

SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 4 OCT 2017

Iconic crane
rises once again
A TOPPING out ceremony
for one of the Dublin Port
Company’s iconic 1960s
cranes was staged last
week.
The bright, new addition
to the city’s skyline is the
115-feet tall Crane 292.
It has been lovingly restored to its former glory on
the site where it served as a
workhorse loading and unloading bulky material from
ships at Alexandra Quay
from 1964 through to its retirement in 1997.
It was constructed by
the famed Stothert and Pitt
company of Bath, whose origins dated back to the great
Victorian era of engineering.
Crane 292 derived its
name from its position as
the second crane at berth 29
in an era when cranes were
synonymous with the city
and port skyline.
At that time there were as
many as 60 cranes extending right down to Custom
House Quay.
Eamonn O’Reilly, Chief
Executive of the Dublin Port

Company, said the crane’s installation is part of the “softening” of the port’s boundaries with the city.
“It is our drive to provide
public amenity and realm at
Port Centre for the first time
in 35 years,” he said.
“The port has always been
integral to the city and this
is a wonderful reminder of a
time when the physical operations of the port extended
right into the heart of the
city.
“This is a wonderful new
city landmark and is a significant commitment in our
Masterplan for the future
development of the port.”
Dublin Port employee,
Paddy Paisley, was one of
several operators who regularly worked on Crane 292.
“It brings back so many
memories to see Crane 292
back and literally in lights at
the Port Centre,” Paddy said.
“Modern port operations
have moved on so much in
recent times, but it’s not that
long ago that these cranes
were the heartbeat of the
port and ensured everyone

got the goods they needed
on time, on a daily basis.
“It’s a wonderful way to
remind modern citizens of
the importance of the port in
all our lives.”
The restoration and installation of the crane was
carried by leading civil engineering firm Wills Bros on
behalf of Dublin Port Company.
Project Manager for Dublin Port James Kelleher added: “The restoration and
installation of the crane
presented a number of significant engineering, architectural design and logistical
challenges.
“This included the closure
of roads and deployment of
heavy machinery and the
realisation of quality targets
for paintwork and the rebuilding of the cab assembly
to a very high specification.
“The months of planning
paid off with a seamless install delivered in line with
health and safety best practice.”
The Port Centre has been
a hive of activity in recent

Property
tax
reduction
praised
DÚN Laoghaire Rathdown
County Council’s recent
decision to maintain the 15
per cent reduction in the
Local Property Tax (LPT)
will result in a “modest”
saving of about €100 for
the average homeowner, it
has been claimed.

▪▪ Former crane operators Tony Forde, Liam O’Brien and Paddy Paisley are pictured
with Eamonn O’ Reilly, CEO of Dublin Port Company, and the restored Crane 292.
PHOTO: CONOR MCCABE
months as the development
of public space progresses.
Ongoing projects include
the removal of a section of
the existing old boundary
wall to create new pedestrian entry points at Alexandra
Road and East Wall Road.
Visitors will discover a
landscaped “maritime” garden with seats for reflection
and relaxation.
NCAD graduate and up
and coming Irish artist

Eimear Murphy’s new sculpture ‘The Drop’ will feature
in the garden.
The sculpture is made
from solid concrete and
plays with notions of fluidity
in its design.
The Port Company said
the commissioning of this
piece highlighted their longterm commitment to supporting the arts.
The Dublin Port Company says it is now focused on

plans for a new internal road
network, cycle lanes and
pathways.
Approved by Dublin City
Council and scheduled for
development, the three-kilometre route will give pedestrians and cyclists access
to the port estate for recreational use for the first time.
It will also include a perimeter route with vantage
points overlooking the Tolka
Estuary.

Cllr Cormac Devlin (FF)
said he was pleased the
council agreed to maintain
the reduction in the rate.
“The 15 per cent reduction
results in a modest saving of
about €100 for the average
homeowner,” he said.
“As the Local Property Tax
is based on the valuation of
homes, and given the cost
of property in the capital,
homeowners in Dublin face
much higher bills than elsewhere in the country.”
However, Cllr Devlin added: “The LPT is based on
home valuations that have
not been updated since 2013.
“Another valuation update
is due in November 2019,
and many homes will see increases in their liabilities as
property prices rise.”

No time
for waste.

By 2020 no good food will go to
waste from Tesco Ireland stores.

Throwing away perfectly good food is something
none of us like to do, especially when so many in our
communities go without. That’s why in 2013, Tesco
became a founding partner of FoodCloud and why
each night, in our stores across Ireland, we donate
our surplus food to those who really need it – a total
of 4 million meals to date.

Help us recruit more causes for surplus food
donations by visiting Tesco.ie/NoTimeForWaste

Gemma Buckley, chef at Linx Project Ballymun, North Dublin.

14

4 OCT 2017

• SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE

PETS
DOGS TRUST CANINE COLUMN

Halloween preparation for your dog
WITH Halloween fast approaching,
now is the time to start getting your
dog prepared to deal with fireworks.
With this in mind, we have added
‘Sounds Scary’ to our website at www.
dogstrust.ie, which helps your dog
to become slowly accustomed to the
sounds of fireworks over a period of
weeks.
Sounds Scary is not only backed by
years of clinical experience, it is also
scientifically proven to be safe, effective
and easy to use.
Over the Halloween period, if your
dog has only recently developed
sensitivity to fireworks or noises, try to
act as if there is nothing to be scared
of - jolly him along and praise him for
responding positively.
However, if your dog has a serious
or long-standing phobia, give him
attention if he requires it - he’ll be
too scared for this to act as a reward,
so it won’t encourage the unwanted
behaviour and instead he will
benefit from the comfort this
gives him.
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let him do this, – for example, letting
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coax him out, if this is where he feels
safest, he’ll come out when he’s ready
and then you can praise him.
Should you fear your dog will still be

upset by fireworks, despite following
the Sounds Scary programme, perhaps
consider some of the following:
1. ThunderShirts – a calming vest
that applies gentle, constant pressure
that may help your dog feel safe and

secure (available in some pet shops and
online).
2. Adaptil spray, collar or plug
in diffuser – releases dog-appeasing
pheromones that help calm your
dog (available from most veterinary
practices).
3. Pet Remedy – a blend of essential
oils that can help calm the nerves of
anxious or stressed pets (available
online).
4. Toys - Keep your dog busy with
interactive toys such as those that can
be stuffed with tasty treats, like K9
Connectables or even make your own
by making plaits from old towels and
adding treats as you plait.
5. Sleep over - Consider asking a
friend or relative who lives in a rural
area that will have little or no fireworks
on Halloween night if your dog can
sleep over.
At very noisy times around
Halloween, provide your dog with a safe
hiding place (a suitably sized cardboard
box would do) in his favourite room of
the house and close the curtains.
If it is not possible to black out your
windows, consider taping black bin
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television or radio to drown out the
firework noises. Remember not to shut
any internal doors, as your dog may feel
trapped and panic.
Please don’t leave your dog alone in
the house, as he may panic and injure
himself.
A stodgy high-carbohydrate meal
(e.g. with well-cooked rice or pasta) in
the late afternoon may help make your
dog feel more sleepy and calm during
the evening.
Also make sure he goes out for a walk
and to toilet before it gets dark and the
fireworks start.
Please consult your vet if you think
your pet will really struggle this
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Feeding Wildbirds
Although wild birds ought to
be fed all year long, as they
come to depend on us once we
start to feed them, we become
particularly aware of their
plight when the weather turns
colder. Different birds will have
a preference for different food
varieties, such as Peanuts,
Nyjer Seed, Sunflower seed
and Suet/Fat/Energy Balls.
There are also feed mixes
available, tailored to individual
species needs.

prefer table or ground feeding.
Robins and blackbirds prefer a
ground station – though it’s
best to avoid if you have cats in
the area. Don’t worry if you
don’t have trees available for
hanging the feeders – a metal
hook planted into the ground
or hung off the side of a
structure works just as well.
Only put out as much food
out as will be consumed in
one or two days.

Feeding Tips: Always maintain
a continuous supply of fresh
food, as birds will come to
depend on the food you put
out.

Fresh clean water should
always be available. Water is
critical to birds’ survival and
adding water to your bird
feeding area will quickly
attract birds.

Consider different foods and
feeding methods - not all foods
will attract the same birds.
Some birds can hang from
feeders while others may

Feeding stations should be
located near cover. If unsure, 2
yards from cover is a suggested happy medium.

HEALTH
Good news for
apprehensive
dental patients
MANY people would like to have implants but are
apprehensive about the surgical procedure involved.
This is a shame because it is definitely the ultimate
procedure available for not only replacing missing teeth
but for also retaining the jawbone and therefore the
shape of one’s face.
They are, of course, through the various clip-on
systems, invaluable for securely retaining dentures and
make loose lower dentures a thing of the past.
The good news for those apprehensive patients who
may be a little squeamish about the surgery involved is
that a new modality for the Memory Invasive Implantation
Insertion (MIMI) is available with the Champion Implant
System from Germany (www.mimi-info.com).
Using this technique, the scalpel stays in the drawer
and no sutures are required. Obviously the implant is still
inserted into the bone but unlike teeth there are very few
nerves in it, and therefore, the procedure will be totally
comfortable and easy.
For further expert information, contact dental surgeon
Liam O Droma, who is based on Harbour Road, Howth.
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Plagiocephaly and Brachycephlay
are descriptions of babys heads
which are distorted or misshapen.

Brachycephlay

These conditions can be caused by
pressure on the skull within the
womb from overcrowding, or not
Plagiocephaly
enough fluid, or if baby is in an
awkward position.
Injury can occur to babys head, base of the skull or
neck if there is difficulty in the birthing process and
may not show up until baby is lying for long periods
of time. Then the flattening will occur on the side
baby favours.
If the injury is not severe then the normal growth
process will normalise the head. When the injury is
severe however, a shock or holding causes the soft
tissues which line the bones of the inside of the
head to tighten. These tissues will not grow at the
same rate as healthy tissues and an injury pattern
occurs.
As a babies skull is soft and malleable and harden
as they grow, it is wise to get treatment as soon
as possible. Treatments can be over a number of
growth spurts depending on the severity of the
injury. Osteopathic treatment regarding babies are
very gentle, non invasive and relaxing, and involves
hands on techniques which enable the shock to
release and the natural moulding process to take
place.

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New programme to help men with prostate cancer
A SIX-WEEK programme
delivered by ARC Cancer
Support Centres for men
who have been recently
diagnosed with prostate
cancer or who are receiving treatment for the illness, will start this month.

‘Living with Prostate Cancer’ gets underway at ARC’s
Eccles Street centre from
Wednesday October 18. It is
free of charge and aims to
support participants in feeling better equipped to live
their lives to the full.

Since 1994, ARC Cancer
Support Centres has been
providing
psychological
support, psychosocial care,
complementary therapy and
counselling services free of
charge to people with cancer and their loved ones at
its two centres on Dublin's
Northside (Eccles Street)
and Southside (South Circular Road).
The programme covers a
range of modules over the
six weeks with experienced
and knowledgeable speakers addressing topics such
as physical health and nutrition, sexual concerns, continence issues, stress management, and relationships.
Counselling Psychologist
Kevin Leech, who is facilitat-

ing the programme, believes
it provides a safe space for
men to meet each other and
gain mutual support.
“The programme is an
opportunity for men to
come together informally,
to share their experiences
in confidence, and to explore ways of better living
with prostate cancer,” said
Mr Leech.
“For example, we discuss
how changes to diet and
regular exercise can improve energy and mood, as
well as boost the immune
system.
“We look at treatment
options and ways to support
participants in living a fuller
sexual life.
We look at how stress

affects the mind and body,
and offer practical ideas to
help men actively manage
this. “We give advice and go
through exercises that men
can undertake to address
continence issues which
can be a side-effect of treatment. “Finally, we explore
the impact of a diagnosis
on relationships, whether
they be with family, friends,
work colleagues or others
in our social circle, and how
we can best live with these
changes and challenges.”
To find out more or to
register for the programme,
which is supported by the
Irish Cancer Society, contact
Jane or Tricia on 01-8307333
or email info@arccancersupport.ie.

Horror nights in Orlando
HALLOWEEN Horror Nights is now
open at Universal Orlando Resort
– with more event nights and terrifying frights than ever before.
This year, the annual fright-feast
includes the most unearthly and macabre collection of terrors called The
Festival of the Deadliest.
This Halloween tradition has taken
root inside Universal Studios Florida
in recent years and it’s filled with
hellish wonders that are hard to resist and impossible to escape.
This ghastly collection of madmen and monsters from beyond the
veil join together to revel in firelight
and create the ultimate afterlife of
fright. And this is just the beginning
of the horror.
Unimaginable horrors come to life
in nine disturbingly-real haunted
houses based on some of the most
horrifying legends in modern pop
culture and creepy fairytales from
the past.
Guests will feel the wrath of the
disturbing ‘Raspers’ and infamous
serial killer Bloody Face from Asylum.
Then there’s the fearsome Salem
witches with their bloody rivalry
within Coven, and the ghosts of the
blood moon in Roanoke from FX’s
ground-breaking anthology, American Horror Story.
Visitors will also succumb to the
overwhelming ‘shine’ and the murderous ghosts inhabiting the eerie Overlook Hotel from Stanley
Kubrick’s classic, The Shining.
They’ll also fight to survive ‘Jigsaw’s’ scariest game yet, featuring
infamous traps from the legendary
film series and the upcoming eighth
instalment JIGSAW, inside SAW: The
Games of Jigsaw.
Guests will be kept busy fending
off demonic Deadites alongside Ash
Williams and his trusty chainsaw
from the STARZ Original Series Ash
vs Evil Dead.
And they can attempt to escape
the clutches of the menacing demon
Bughuul from the Sinister franchise
as well as a gang of bloodthirsty
home invaders from the inaugural
instalment of The Purge; and Insidious’ paralyzing Lipstick-Face Demon
along with the hauntings from Dr
Rainier’s nightmarish childhood in
The Horrors of Blumhouse.
There’s more horror for those who
step inside the twisted minds behind
Florida’s premier Halloween event
in four haunted houses based on
spine-chilling original stories
And there’s even more scares lurking in the streets of Universal Studios with five unique scare zones,
two of which are based on two celebrated horror films -Trick ‘r Treat and
The Purge - as well as three haunting
original concepts.
Universal Orlando’s Halloween
Horror Nights will also feature two

▪▪ You never know who might pop in.

▪▪ Trick or treat? You decide.
incredible live shows.
This year, Academy of Villains returns for a second consecutive year
with an all-new show, Academy of
Villains: Afterlife – incorporating
fearsome elements from this year’s
Festival of the Deadliest scare zone.
Plus, after 26 years of Excellent
Halloween Adventures, Bill and Ted
are bringing their Farewell Tour to
Halloween Horror Nights to review
this year’s most outrageous moments.
For a record-breaking 34 select nights through to November 4,
guests can experience theme park
thrills by day and terrifying horror
film chills by night at Halloween Horror Nights.
For more information on the
Halloween events, visit www.
HalloweenHorrorNights.com/
Orlando.

▪▪ Help the Horror-ween party.

New flights to Montreal announced
AIR Canada has announced a four
times weekly direct service to Montreal next summer.
The airline also says it will increase
capacity on its Vancouver service by
65 per cent next year with the addition of two extra flights, offering a
five times weekly service for summer
2018.
Dublin Airport Managing Director,
Vincent Harrison, welcomed the Air
Canada announcement.
“Adding the city of Montreal to its
route network from Dublin and increasing frequency on its Vancouver
service represents a significant expansion of services by Air Canada,”

he said.
Air Canada has carried more than
one million passengers between
Dublin Airport and Canada since it
started scheduled flights from Dublin
in 2002.
Air Canada Sales Manager Ireland,

Bláithín O’Donnell believes the Montreal service will benefit Irish Canadian communities.
“It will appeal to both the many
Irish with friends and family in this
great city and to the Irish Canadian
business communities,” she added.
▪▪ Air Canada’s
Bláithín
O’Donnell
and Dublin
Airport’s
Jon Woolf
celebrate the
news

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BOOKS

The Formula
WITHIN all of us lurks the potential to heighten confidence and achieve the success we crave.

About the
author
ATTRACTA Burke is a
high-performance
coach,
entrepreneur, pharmacist
and best-selling author.
She is the founder of The
Coaching Equation, an organisation that helps business
owners, decision makers,
teams and individuals to define personalised formulas for
their success.
She is also an experienced
businesswoman.
She has owned and managed no fewer than three retail pharmacies as well
as her own beauty
products wholesale and distribution business.
She also runs
master-classes
based on the
technigues she
writes about in the
‘The Formula’.

lives to be happier and more
successful.
This fear can be hidden
under a façade of bravado or pretence that everything is okay.
It’s very basic stuff,
like knowing our value
and purpose in life, the basic requirments to increase
confidence and happiness levels.
Yet this “stuff” requires you to study
it and act on it, to decide every day that
you believe in yourself and that you will
act according to what’s important to you.
Recognising that mistakes are inevitable on the road to success, Attracta
provides advice on constructively using
these missteps to further your achievements and attain growth.
Setbacks can actually be key to discovering a stronger sense of self and
purpose, and through these practical
tools, illuminating personal stories, and
easy-to-follow techniques, Attracta sets
you on the path to greater self-knowledge and confidence.
Whether wishing to alleviate stress in
one’s life, having come to a crossroads
and desire direction, or a yearning for
advancement both personally and professionally, these techniques are designed to transform the reader’s outlook
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‘The Formula: How to be
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self-help guide that will assist
the reader in achieving clarity,
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aspirations a reality.
In this book, Attracta shares the same
tips and techniques for success she employs in her high-performance coaching
of entrepreneurs, business professionals, decision makers and industry teams.
With her trademarked ‘Results Catalyst’ formula, the reader can quickly and
simply identify what is important in life
and create a unique plan for accomplishing a personal success story.
People often think they
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changes to create any impact – not true at all.
It’s about making the
right changes, some,
often not as big as they
seem. Fear is what usually
stops many of us from making changes that, deep down,
we know we need to make for our

Alan Shatter reveals his early life stories
ALAN Shatter will be signing copies of his new book
in Openminds Book Store
in Ballinteer on October 7
at 11am.
In ‘Life is a Funny Business’, Shatter revisits his
early life experiences and
explores how he was shaped
and influenced by them.
For the first time he describes the tragedy and
comedy in his family history
and background, depicted
through the lens of an Irish
Jewish boy growing up in
1950's and 1960's Dublin and
his insights as a member of
Ireland's small Jewish community.
His story travels through
the Ireland of the 1970s and
his early years of social and
political activism and as a
lawyer.
It ends shortly after
Christmas 1981, just over six
months following his first
election to Dáil Éireann at
the age of 30.
It also touches on some
more recent events of political and historical signifi-

cance linked to his past.
His surprising and perceptive narrative uniquely
depicts an Ireland of decades partially forgotten,
profound changes that have
taken place, incidents and
events he has not previously
publicly discussed and how
he coped with childhood adversity.
Alan's deeply moving and
thoughtful story reveals the
real person behind the public figure and what shaped
his values, beliefs, character
and self deprecating sense
of humour.
It is a story of love, laughter, tears and resilience.
Alan Shatter was born in
Dublin on February 14, 1951.
He is a law graduate of
Trinity College Dublin and
has a Diploma in European
Integration from the Europa
Institute of the University of
Amsterdam.
He was a partner in the
solicitors firm Gallagher
Shatter for almost 35 years
and waas a member of Dáil
Éireann during the periods
1981–2002 and 2007–2016.

He is a former chairperson of FLAC ( the Free Legal
Advice Centres), a former
chairperson of CARE, an organisation that campaigned
for child care and children’s
legislation reform in the
1970s and a former President of the Irish Council
Against Blood Sports.
In 1998 he was the author
of a major report that criticised tobacco companies
and recommended various
controls on smoking and advertising.
In the years that followed
most of the recommendations made were implemented by government.
He is a former chairman
of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs
and of the Government Task
Force on Emergency Planning.
He was a member of Government as both Minister
for Justice and Equality and
Minister for Defence (2011–
2014).
During Ireland’s Presidency of the European Union
in 2013 he was President of

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the EU Council of Justice and
Home Affairs Ministers and
chaired meetings of EU Defence ministers.
He is the author of four

major academic books
on Irish family law.
He is also the author of
‘Family Planning Irish Style’
(1979) and ‘Laura’ (1989).

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4 OCT 2017

• SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE

PLANNING & NOTICES
PLANNING DUBLIN
Dublin City Council
I, Treasa Drislane, intend to apply to Dublin City
Council for planning permission for development at
No. 6 Nutley Avenue, Dublin 4, a semi-detached
house. The development will consist of: 1) alterations
to the front and side elevations of the house and to
the surface of the front garden area. 2) the removal of
the existing flat-roofed extensions at the rear and the
construction of one and two-storey extensions to the
rear and side of the house. 3) the construction of a
dormer to the attic at the rear at roof level. 4) various
site works associated with the above including the
construction of a garden wall in the rear garden. The
planning application may be inspected, or purchased
at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making
a copy, at the offices of Dublin City Council during its
public opening hours and a submission or
observation in relation to the application may be
made to the authority in writing on payment of the
prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning
on the date of receipt by the authority of the
application.

PLANNING DUBLIN
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Permission is sought for a new 2 storey, 3 Bedroom
Dwelling and new vehicular access with boundary
wall and landscaping works to the side of the existing
dwelling at 57 Meadow Vale, Deansgrange,
Blackrock, Co Dublin by Colm and Kathleen Quinn.
The Planning application may be inspected or
purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable
cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning
Authority, County Hall, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
during its public opening hours. A submission /
observation may be made on payment of €20 within a
period of 5 weeks from the date the application is
received by the Planning Authority.

PLANNING DUBLIN
Dublin City Council
Application for retention planning permission for
single storey garage extension to side with vehicular
access at 53, Connolly Avenue, Inchicore, Dublin 8
signed Tara Jennings. The planning application may
be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding
the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices
of Dublin City Council during its public opening hours
and a submission or observation in relation to the
application may be made to the authority in writing on
payment of the prescribed fee within the period of 5
weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the
authority of the application.

PLANNING DUBLIN
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Planning permission sought for change of house type
granted under previous planning ref no D15A/0582 &
connect to existing services at 15 Trees Avenue,
Stillorgan, Co Dublin for Caoimhe McCahey. The
planning application may be inspected or purchased
at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making
a copy at the office of the Planning Authority, County
Hall, Dun Laoghaire Co Dublin during its public
opening hours. A submission or observation may
be made on payment of 20Euros within the period of
5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the
Planning Authority of the Application.

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Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
I, Carlotta Guizzardo intend to apply for Permission
for development at this site: 38 Balally Terrace,
Dundrum, Dublin 16. (within an Architectural
Conservation Area) The development will consist of:
the demolition of the existing rear extension, with
area of 31m2 and construction of a new 1.5 storey
extension with area of 84m2 to the rear of the
existing 1.5 storey dwelling, re-location of existing
rear access door, the demolition of the existing
garage / shed with construction of new at 24sqm
shed and refurbishment work to the chimney and roof
of existing dwelling. The planning application may be
inspected or purchased for a fee not exceeding the
reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of
the Planning Authority, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire,
Co. Dublin, during its public opening hours of
Monday to Friday from 10am - 4pm. A submission or
observation in relation to the application may be
made in writing to the Planning Authority, on payment
of a fee of €20 within 5 weeks of receipt of the
application by the Planning Authority and such
submissions or observations will be considered by
the Planning Authority in making a decision on the
application. The Planning Authority may grant
permission subject to or without conditions or may
refuse to grant permission.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Ciaran and Mary Hickey seek permission to construct
a two-storey detached dwelling house, and
associated site works, at 29A Nutgrove Park,
Clonskeagh, Dublin 14. This planning application may
be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding
the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices
of Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council during
its public opening hours and a submission or
observation in relation to the application may be
made to the authority in writing on payment of the
prescribed fee within the period of 5 weeks beginning
on the date of receipt by the authority of the
application.n

COUNTY: Dublin
LANDS: Townland
Ballybrack
FOLIOS: DN7164

of

PLANNING DUBLIN

REGISTERED OWNER:
Thomas Kenny (OBIT 11MAY-1970). In the matter
of the Registration of Title
Act 1964
In the matter of An
Application of Eleanor
(orse Holly) Kelly
for Registration as Owner
with an Absolute Title.

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council

Application
D2015LR0139333E

Planning Permission is sought for the construction of
a two storey side extension to match existing;
modifications to the existing dwelling; landscaping,
drainage, and associated works at No. 2a Acorn
Road, Dundrum, Dublin 16 by Mr. Niall Boylan. The
planning application may be inspected or purchased
for a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of
making a copy, at the offices of the Planning
Authority, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin,
during its public opening hours of Monday to Friday
from 10am - 4pm. A submission or observation in
relation to the application may be made in writing to
the Planning Authority, on payment of a fee of €20
within 5 weeks of receipt of the application by the
Planning Authority and such submissions or
observations will be considered by the Planning
Authority in making a decision on the application. The
Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or
without conditions or may refuse to grant permission.

PLANNING DUBLIN
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Robin Marshall and Clare Pearson intend to apply for
Planning Permission at 72 Churchview Road, Killiney,
Co. Dublin. The development will consist of the
construction of a part pitched roof / part flat roof
single storey extension to the front and side
containing 1 no. roof light, alterations to the internal
ground floor layout along with associated site and
drainage works at 72 Churchview Road, Killiney, Co.
Dublin, a detached 2 storey dwelling. The planning
application may be inspected or purchased at a fee
not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy
at the offices of the Planning Authority, County Hall,
Dún Laoghaire during its public opening hours. A
submission/observation may be made on payment of
€20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the
application is received by the planning authority.

TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN,
(and
in
particular anybody with
knowledge
of
the
whereabouts of the next of
kin of THOMAS KENNY of
Bornaraltry,
Glencullen,
Kilternan, County Dublin.
Take Notice that Eleanor
Kelly of 203 Whitecliff,
Rathfarnham, Dublin 16
has lodged an application
under Section 49 of the
above Act to be registered
as full owner with an
absolute title of part of
Folio DN7164.
The
map
may
be
inspected at this Registry.
All persons objecting to
such
registration
are
hereby required to file their
objections in writing within
one calendar month from
the date of publication of
this notice.
In
the
absence
of
objection or in the event of
any objection not being
sustained registration will
be effected.

COUNTY Dublin
LANDS: Townland
Ballybrack
FOLIOS: DN7164

of

REGISTERED OWNER:
Thomas Kenny (OBIT 11MAY-1970). In the matter
of the Registration of Title
Act 1964. In the matter of
An Application of Regina
(orse Renee) Roe nee
Walsh for Registration as
Owner with an Absolute
Title.
Application
D2015LR0139330B

No

TO WHOM IT MAY
CONCERN,
(and
in
particular anybody with
knowledge
of
the
whereabouts of the next of
kin of THOMAS KENNY of
Bornaraltry,
Glencullen,
Kilternan, County Dublin.
Take Notice that Regina
Roe
of
Xanidhu,
Glencullen,
Kilternan,
County Dublin has lodged
an
application
under
Section 49 of the above
Act to be registered as full
owner with an absolute
title of part of Folio
DN7164.
The
map
may
be
inspected at this Registry.
All persons objecting to
such
registration
are
hereby required to file their
objections in writing within
one calendar month from
the date of publication of
this notice.
In
the
absence
of
objection or in the event of
any objection not being
sustained registration will
be effected.
Dated this the 4th day of
October, 2017

Dated this the 4th day of
October, 2017

PLANNING DUBLIN
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council
Permission is sought for the demolition of the existing
garage at the side of the house and its conversion
and extension into a 30.6 sqm fibre cement-clad
single storey granny flat with separate access. The
application includes the re-cladding of the front porch
to match the proposed garage conversion and
ancillary works integrating the proposed granny flat
with the existing accommodation. At N°15 Corrig
Avenue A96 N2K8 By Eithne Hagan and Eoin
McNamara. The planning application may be
inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the
reasonable cost of making a copy at the offices of the
Planning Authority, County Hall, Dún Laoghaire
during
its
public
opening
hours.
A
submission/observation may be made on payment of
€20 within a period of 5 weeks from the date the
application is received by the planning authority.

Dun Laoghaire
Rathdown County
Council
We, Amarinder Singh &
Amy Poulton, intend to
apply for Permission for
development at green
field site adjacent to 89
Mountain View, Crinken
Glen, Shankill, Co.
Dublin.
The
development
will
consist of :
1. Construction of a
new single storey 3
bedroom dwelling with
proposed connections
to public mains sewers
and
services.
2.
Proposed
vehicular
and pedestrian access
exiting onto Mountain
View, Crinken Glen,
Shankill, Co. Dublin. 3.
All structural, drainage,
landscaping
and
associated site works
to be implemented.
The application may be
inspected or purchased
at a fee not exceeding
the reasonable cost of
making a copy at the
offices of the Planning
Authority during its’
public opening hours
and a submission or
observation may be
made to the Planning
Authority in writing on
payment
of
the
prescribed fee within
the period of 5 weeks
beginning on the date
of receipt by the
authority
of
the
application.

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EDUCATION

Graduates start with ESB

OVER 20 graduates from
across the capital began a
prestigious three-year development programme in
ESB last week.

A total of 70 graduates
from Irish third level institutions, spanning fields of engineering, IT, HR, marketing,
trading and finance were
chosen for the programme
- and 23 of them are from
Dublin.
ESB’s tailored Graduate
Development Programme is
aimed at helping graduates
develop both professionally
and personally.
It forms part of an ambitious drive by the company
to recruit high-calibre talent
from third level institutions
around the country.
This year’s graduates will
be placed across five business units – ESB International, ESB Networks, Generation and Wholesale Markets,
Business Services Centre
and Electric Ireland.
The graduates studied in a

comed the Dublin graduates
on their induction week in
Croke Park.
“These graduates join us
at an exciting time,” he said.
“As ESB celebrates 90
years, the energy sector is

undergoing a major transition which will require fresh
and innovate thinking.
“ESB is leading Ireland’s
transition to a low carbon
society, putting in place solutions today that will leave a

Open
day at
Irish
school
AN EXCELLENT all-Irish
boarding school for
girls situated in the
Dingle Peninsula in Co
Kerry is hosting open
days on Saturday and
Sunday, October 14
and 15, from 12 noon to
4pm.
Coláiste Íde is renowned for its high standard of post-primary education. The college has a
strong focus on personal
development and each
student reaches her potential in an environment
that fosters self-confidence, independence and
self-esteem.
Students leave Coláiste
Íde confident, capable,
well-educated and well
prepared to enter third
level education.
The open day will facilitate years 2018, 2019
and future years. Further
details available by calling 066-9151211 or visit
www.colaisteide.com.

▪▪ The CEO of easytrip Ireland, Colin Delaney, is offering to pay Irish drivers their
M50 penalty notices as part of the easytrip ‘pay the fine’ campaign. Motorists can
also sign up to the new ‘pay as you go’ easytrip toll tag to save money and avoid
getting a fine in the future.
MOTORING services specialist, easytrip, Ireland’s
only electronic parking
and tolling tag provider,
has announced a ‘pay the
fine’ campaign for any
motorists with an unpaid
toll or a penalty notice for
non-payment of an M50
toll charge.

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who are occasional users of
the M50, easytrip is offering
to pay up to four M50 penalty notices per driver as well
as the chance to sign up to a
‘pay as you go’ easytrip toll
tag to avoid getting a fine in
the future.
Car drivers that have received an M50 penalty notice can simply contact easytrip to get the penalty paid,
set up an account and start
saving on M50 tolls.
The easytrip ‘pay the fine’
campaign will be running for
a limited four week period
from September 25.
The M50 toll costs €3.10
per journey for cars that
don’t have an electronic toll
tag.
With an easytrip tag, motorists only pay €2.10. This
is a saving of €1 per journey,
which can save a commuting
motorist over €500 per year.
Colin Delaney, CEO of ea-

sytrip Ireland, said: “Motorists who occasionally use the
M50 intend to pay the toll
charge yet many miss the
8pm deadline the following
day.
“This is not un-common,
as we all have busy lives and
important destinations to
reach.
“Unfortunately,
those
drivers that do forget receive an M50 penalty notice
letter in the post. M50 toll
penalties can exceed €40 if
not paid within 14 days, and
€100 if not paid within 56
days with the threat of legal
proceedings to follow if still
unpaid.
“We want to remove the
stress of getting an M50 penalty notice, in particular for
those drivers that are infrequent users of the M50,” Mr
Delaney said.
“That’s why we are offering to pay current M50 penalty notices for motorists. It
is also why we are announcing a new easytrip customer
account with no monthly
fees – an account that will
protect those occasionally
users of the M50 from receiving a penalty notice in
the future and most importantly save them money.”
The new ‘pay as you go’
easytrip account has no

monthly administration fees
and M50 car toll journeys
cost just €2.30, much cheaper than the standard €3.10
toll.
Easytrip’s multipurpose
tag can be used to access express lanes at all toll plazas
nationwide and motorists
can also try easytrip’s exclusive stress-free ticketless
parking in Ireland’s major
car parks across Belfast,
Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick and Waterford
as well as other convenient
motoring services.
For more information log
onto www.easytrip.ie or call
1890 67 67 68.
easytrip is Ireland's leading intelligent mobility services specialist.
They leverage technology and changing life-styles
to connect businesses with
consumers to make customers’ lives easier.
Easytrip has over 220,000
registered drivers using our
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Easytrip members enjoy
the cheapest tolls, automated cash-free access to thousands of secure car parking
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SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE • 4 OCT 2017

MOTORING

MercedesBenz planning
for ‘awesome’
year in 2018
‘AWESOME’ is the word being used by Mercedes-Benz
to describe various initiatives planned for the year
ahead that are designed to
expand ownership and sustain market growth.

some 18 new models over
the next eight years as Mercedes-Benz pursues its goal
to secure number one position in the luxury car market
globally.
Evidence that this goal is
being achieved can be seen
in performance at a local
level where sales in Ireland
show Mercedes-Benz achieving a 36 per cent average
annual growth over the past
four years.
Even in the current year,
sales are running 32 per cent
above the same period last
year, despite an overall 10

per cent market decline.
Looking to 2018, use of
the term ‘awesome’ will
be a central theme as Mercedes-Benz here, and elsewhere, place focus on their
goal of offering motorists
even more enhanced specifications levels matched to
prices.
There will be a particular
emphasis on what their sales
manager in Ireland, Ciaran
Allen, calls their “main performing models”.
“Our overarching commitment to maintain a competitive specifications/price po-

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▪ Mercedes-Benz is planning an awesome year in 2018
sition across our range, now
and into 2018, is one that
will be reflected in awesome
cars with awesome specifications at awesome prices,”
Mr Allen said.
With their important
C-Class and E-Class ranges,
the drive will be to achieve
first place in their respective
market segments, building
on the 22 per cent sales in-

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Other models likely to
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Also driving this new
growth-led approach will be
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erships.
Coming on stream over
the coming months will be
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consumption figures for the Mitsubishi Passenger Range in l/100km: Urban 7.4-4.6, Extra Urban 5.2-3.6, Combined 5.9-4.0. CO2 emissions are 154-92 g/km.

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4 OCT 2017

• SOUTHSIDE PEOPLE

HOUSE & HOME

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And when it comes to re- reads. And they can find their
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Sporting a brave and bold will need is a little quite time
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HOUSE & HOME

▪▪ Inspired by the Art Deco era, Neptune’s Keswick console tables provide elegant
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€1,180 with Garrick aged bronze chandelier, (€480) and Longton lamp with Oliver
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EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS
Are you looking
for rewarding
new role in care
industry?
ARE you looking for a rewarding new role that makes
a real difference in your local community? Home
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for CAREGivers in order to assist older people in the
Fingal region remain at home, happy and safe, for as
long as possible.
They are hosting an Open Day on Friday, October 6 in
the Skylon Hotel, Drumcondra. The doors open at 9am
until 4pm. Drop in at any time to learn more about the
role of a Home Instead CAREGiver. The wonderful team
will be on hand all day to answer any questions you
may have about becoming a Home Instead CAREGiver.
So whether you have professional, personal or no
CAREGiving experience the expert team will chat with
you and talk you through the whole process.
Tara Shortall, managing director of Home Instead
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applying for any role, especially if it is a new career path
or you haven’t worked in a while. We know there are lots
of people out there who have what it takes to be a Home
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communities. Maybe they are already working in the
care industry and want to explore new opportunities.”
Should you have any other questions about the Open
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Pensioners prevail
at ESB meeting
Charlie Mac Dermott
ANOTHER milestone in
ESB’s history was reached
in Croke Park on September 12. For the first time
in 75 years of the Pension
Scheme, the Trustees met
with the general membership.
ESB Retired Staff Association (RSA) has for many
years been pursuing improved conditions for pensioners, such as the cessation/abolishment of the
Government pension levy
(only applied to their pensioners); the securing of
voting rights on all matters
concerning retired staff;
obtaining proper representation on the Trustee Board
and Superannuation Committee – and many more
including the introduction
of an AGM for our Defined
Benefit Scheme.
On the night, the Trustees
presented accounts for 2016
and over 400 members
(mostly pensioners) had

Minister praises INOU’s
work at Dublin launch
Minister Doherty added:
isn't a constituency office in
the country without a well- “My sincere thanks and
worn copy of this valuable congratulations to everyresource.
one in the INOU involved in
"I would like to congrat- this publication and today’s
ulate the INOU on its con- event.”
Ann Fergus urged Mintinued excellent work in
this area. My Department is ister Doherty and the Govproud to be involved, along ernment to “ensure that all
with the Department of Ed- social welfare rates are set
Ann Fergus, chairperson ucation and Skills, in this at a level which is sufficient
of the Irish National Organ- publication through the to lift people above the
poverty line”.
isation of the Unemployed provision of funding.”
(INOU), welcomed the Minister to Araby House, the
INOU’s office.
Speaking at Araby House,
Minister Doherty said: “I
am very happy to be here
at the launch of the INREQUIRED
OU’s excellent publication,
“Working for Work” – now
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involved at all stages of job
creation.
“To my knowledge, there
MINISTER for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina
Doherty, visited the north
inner city last week to
launch the 24th edition
of the INOU’s flagstone
publication ‘Working for
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travelled from Cork, Waterford, Mayo, Galway and other distant parts.
The above long-held
grievances were outlined
by John Nugent (Vice Chair
RSA). He also cited pensions being frozen for eight
years, and not having the
levy issue dealt with by the
Equality Tribunal, because
complainants were more
than one year retired – and
the same refusal by the Labour Court.
The
commitment
of
members, and their support for the officers of our
association at the meeting
gives testimony to the widely-held view that ESB RSA is
to the forefront in securing
and maintaining pensioners’ rights.
Further information is
available at www.esbrsa.ie

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Prayers
Dear Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours, this time
I ask you this special one ( mention favour) take it dear Heart of Jesus
and place it within your own heart where your Father see’s it, then
in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say
this prayer for 3 days and your favour will be granted. never been
known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.
Thank you .JM

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Dear Heart Of Jesus, in the past I have asked many favours, this time
I ask you this special one ( mention favour) take it dear Heart of Jesus
and place it within your own heart where your Father see’s it, then
in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say
this prayer for 3 days and your favour will be granted. never been
known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. Thank you MT

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I ask you this special one ( mention favour) take it dear Heart of Jesus
and place it within your own heart where your Father see’s it, then
in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say
this prayer for 3 days and your favour will be granted. never been
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I ask you this special one ( mention favour) take it dear Heart of Jesus
and place it within your own heart where your Father see’s it, then
in his merciful eyes it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say
this prayer for 3 days and your favour will be granted. never been
known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer. Thank you.”

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ACROSS
1. Kind found not offside in the box (11)
9. Dismissed as unfashionable (3)
10. He brings a civil action after ordinary quarrel (9)
11. Run on the film-set? (5)
13. Concern for a watcher (7)
14. 'European' could be 'French' (6)
16. English officer about to cry in the theatre (6)
18. Fill the animal with vegetables to pacify (7)
19. Copper goes to the city for a small article (5)
20. Profit from returning book about flux (9)
21. A fellow who might be put on (3)
22. I alone marry unsettled serviceman (5,6)
DOWN
2. Choose some helicopters (3)
3. A pie's turning brown (5)
4. How one loves expensive things? (6)
5. Brief review of a car accident? (7)
6. Flag, like a slow runner, say (9)
7. Card sharp who might get his fingers burnt? (5,6)
8. Rambling like a derailed train? (3,3,5)
12. The top Leo put around a lens (9)
15. Paul sat up to get a kitchen utensil (7)
17. About to consider and recover (6)
19. Provide what is needed to react badly (5)
21. Some grinding noise (3)

STAMPA 2017
Stampa, the Irish National Stamp Exhibition,
takes place from Friday, October 6 to Sunday October 8 from 11am to 6pm (5pm on Sunday) and
entry is €5.

OCEAN AFTER NATURE EXHIBITION
A major new exhibition, ‘The Ocean After Nature’, is open at Dublin City Gallery The Hugh
Lane.

This three-day event is a wonderful opportunity
to see stamp collecting in action. An Post will provide some special exhibits from their archives and
there will also be a display of miniature model post
boxes. It’s happening at the Griffith Conference Centre, Griffith College, South Circular Road, Dublin 8.

This free exhibition, which will run until January
7, 2018, is curated by Alaina Claire Feldman and produced by Independent Curators International (ICI),
New York. It explores the ocean as a site reflecting
the ecological, cultural, political, and economic realities of a globalised world.

SIMON HOME RUN
The Dublin Simon Community’s annual Fun Run takes place at 10am in Phoenix Park on Saturday, October 7.

‘Double Movement’ includes works in film, installation, sculpture, text and photography and stems
from the artist's in-depth research into the now
defunct Eblana Theatre, which was located in the
basement of Dublin’s famous central bus station
Busáras.
The exhibition runs until November 18 at No. 5-9
Temple Bar and admission is free.

BUSKER FLEADH

This is a compelling theatrical tapestry revealing
for young audiences (aged 3-7) infused with Irish the wit, triumph and tragedy of Oscar Wilde in an
traditional music, puppetry, and folklore.
explosion of richness, boldness, passion and beauty.
It runs at the Bewley’s Café Theatre in the PowerIt tells the story of Farmer Lonán who one sum- scourt Townhouse until October 14. See www.bewmer’s day discovers a magical whistle hidden in a leyscafetheatre.com
hare’s nest. Suspecting that it belongs to the fairy
folk who live at the edge of his farm, Lonán decides
that the whistle should be returned to its rightful
owners. It’s at the National Concert Hall on Saturday, October 7 at 12.30pm and it’s selling out fast.

Crossword
Answers
4th October

A variety of busking acts from around the
country will be performing in Smithfield
Square on Sunday, October 8, as part of Busker Fleadh!
This is a free family event that showcases the
best of independent music and performance in
an electrifying atmosphere.
The line up of performers will cover a range
of genres, ages and nationalities. Aside from the
musical talents, spectators will wander the cobbles of Smithfield and enjoy choirs and circus
street performers.
The Busker Fleadh is held in association with
COMEDY NIGHT AT LAUGHTER LOUNGE the Smithfield Stoneybatter Food Festival, a gastronomy fare taking place in the area from Friday
A new comedy night comes to the Laughter October 6 to Sunday October 8.
Lounge, Eden Quay, Dublin, every Wednesday
beginning on October 4 with Seann Walsh.
THE FAR
Charming and charismatic, a natural motormouth, Brighton’s Seann Walsh is the most frighteningly precocious talent to emerge from the UK
comedy circuit in ages.
Tickets are on sale now for all shows via Ticketmaster and the Laughter Lounge.

FIELD
Ceol Connected’s The Far
Field is an irresistibly joyful
musical tale

Michael Judd returns with his ever popular performance of The Importance of Being Oscar in an
edited show for lunchtime.

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR
Vintage Ireland will host their largest Antiques
& Vintage Fair of the year so far at The Royal Marine Hotel, Dun Laoghaire, on Sunday, October 8,
from 11am till 6pm.
The fair will feature over 40 antiques and
vintage traders, offering thousands of rare and
unique finds. Traditional collectables on offer will
include rare coins, banknotes and books.
Admission to the fair is €3.50, or just €2.50 with
the voucher included in this week’s Southside People. Entry is free for Under 15s when accompanied
by a supervising adult.

From the
Archives
We take a look back at extracts from
old newspapers to see what was in the
news this month from years gone by

▪▪ Crowds gather in O’Connell Street in 1940 to welcome Gene
Autry, the singing cowboy, who was appearing at the Theatre
Royal. His visit created great excitement and the shows were
a sell-out. Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’ (Central
Dublin), by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill & Macmillan/The
History Press.

▪▪ St Patrick’s Cathedral, c. 1914. The cathedral is built on the
oldest Christian site in Dublin and St Patrick is said to have
baptised some converts there around AD 450. John Comyn,
Archbishop of Dublin, began building the church in 1191 and
it became a cathedral in 1213. However, much of the original
construction was destroyed in a fire in the 14th century and had
to be rebuilt. Jonathan Swift, author of ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ and a
champion of the poor, who was Dean from 1713 to 1745, is buried
in the cathedral. Photo and caption from ‘Images of Ireland’
(Central Dublin), by Derek Stanley. Published by Gill & Macmillan/
The History Press.
▪▪ Freeeman’s Journal, October 30, 1827